Proud Embankment renews its lighting system with Robe Pointe

the 14 moving heads Steal Installed points have been specified by the lighting designer of Proud Embankment, Jack Knight, and provided by Halo.

Proud Embankment, located in the West End of London, is a place where it offers cabaret shows, who embody the spirit of true diversity with sounds, styles and vibes of a spectacular mix that includes international circus and cabaret acts. In the latest renovation has been included the installation of 14 moving lights Robe Pointe to accompany talent, the color and energy of the performances.

Located on the north bank of the River Thames and in the heart of the UK metropolis, was one of the first places to open its doors after the second closure caused by COVID. Time he had taken advantage of to carry out a transformative renovation, with a large investment in its production values and the installation of 14 new Robe Pointe moving lights to accompany talent, the color and energy of the performances.

The new Pointe were specified by Proud Embankment's lighting designer, Jack Knight, and specially procured for the site by the North London rental and installation specialist and supplier, Halo.

The Pointe are a completely new addition to the lighting platform of the existing infrastructure and are placed around the stage, several on a goal post at the back, from where they provide the main lighting effects.

"It is an accessory of multiple uses proper in all senses of the word", says Knight. "In addition to offering a quick and practically instant response, are very flexible with a variety of colors, gobos and effects that allow you to be very creative".

It also highlights that the small size of the luminaire is ideal to create a cozy and intimate atmosphere in a vast and spectacular space., with a double-height atrium and high ceilings.

Jack has been using Robe products in his lighting work for the past six years and has been the chief lighting and sound technician for the house at Proud Embankment for the past three years.. At that time, there have been several other Robe accessories on the platform, including equipment MMX Spots and Spiiders. in general, Jack considers the brand to be “very reliable and a gold standard in moving light technology".

The show Cabaret All Stars Proud Embankment takes place from Wednesday to Saturday evening, with the new Proud Late nightclub on Fridays and Saturdays and weekend brunch, along with private rental parties, film ceremonies and shoots.

Evening events tend to be lit up to create a slightly darker atmosphere, while the main shows are brighter, Glowing, with the glamour and glitz of a bestseller in the West End. The Pointe are a good mobile light, very versatile for any occasion.

A challenge in the lighting of the space is that the room has almost 360 degrees around the stage, so everything should look good from any angle. It's a round stage.

Making this work for the variety of shows and events is also one of the fun parts of being an LD and a resident technician., explains Jack. "You have to be prepared for anything". There are several pages of 'busking’ configured in the console Avolites Tiger Touch II containing basic building blocks from which an elegant-looking show can be developed almost on the fly.

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